Whenever you choose to lay you turf, appropriate aftercare should always be taken. Follow the steps below for the perfect lawn, or download our handy, prinatable Lawn Aftercare Guide or be eco-friendly and bookmark it on your device.
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Here, in the UK, the best time of year to lay turf is either early-spring or mid-autumn. Mild Temperatures It's best to lay turf when it's not too hot, not too cold and certainly not during a frost. Choosing the Right Turf Make sure you find the right turf for your project. Lawn Aftercare Whenever you choose to lay you turf, appropriate aftercare should always be taken. You can always mix in some topsoil to help dry the existing soil out.
Use laying boards to ensure your feet don't create dips or dents in the soil and try to do as much soil preparation as you can from the edge of the area. There are several positives if you choose to lay new turf at this time of year. There are plenty of other gardening tasks to complete during the warmer months so having your lawn all ready to go will be one thing ticked off the list and you will definitely be thankful for that.
Furthermore, by giving your turf ample time to establish and root properly before more consistent, active use means it should be in a better, stronger position. Whilst you would probably prefer to stay indoors with a cup of tea, laying turf during winter really does have its advantages and removes a lot of pressure from you. If you have any queries when it comes to laying turf during the winter months, please contact one of our team today who will be able to help.
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Laying turf Good seed bed preparation is the key to establishing a successful lawn. Soil preparation Eliminate perennial weeds such as couch grass or bindweed well before beginning to prepare the soil. Use weedkiller, or hand weed. Do not use residual weedkiller, as it can remain in the soil and will prevent the grass from establishing. The site should be dug or rotovated to a depth of cm in. Dig in some well-rotted manure or other organic matter especially on a sandy soil to hold moisture.
Make sure it is well-rotted, as un-rotted organic matter will cause the soil surface to sink unevenly as it decays. After cultivation leave for several days to settle - the longer the better, ideally five to six weeks or more. Before the next stage of preparation, remove any weeds that have germinated. Hand-removal is best, or use a contact weedkiller.
Do not use a residual weedkiller, as it will prevent the grass from establishing. To get the level surface that is crucial for the best lawns, tread the area several times in different directions and then rake several times also in different directions.
Apply and rake in 70g per sq m 2oz per sq yd of general purpose fertiliser Preparing the turf If laying is delayed, then the turves should be laid out flat to avoid any discolouring and weakening, but where possible laying should be done within 24 hours of delivery. Laying the turf Begin at one side or one corner and work across so that the person laying the turf faces the bare soil.
Avoid foot indentations in the newly laid turf by working from boards. Lay sods with staggered joints as in the pattern of a brick wall and closely butted together avoiding gaps. Ensure the turves are level by having a bucket of sandy soil at hand and adding or removing soil as necessary. When laying is complete, lightly spread a mixture of sand and soil or compost and work into the joints, using a rake or brush.
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